1,079 new COVID cases reported so far today
The Ministry of Health says 1,079 more persons were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (July 16). All new cases have been associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far 281,622. According to official data, more than 23,000 virus-infected people are currently being treated at designated hospitals and treatment centres across the island. The recoveries count climbed to 254,871 today with 918 more patients who were under medical care for novel coronavirus returning to health.
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July 16, 2021 14:05 UTC
Sri Lanka suspends Inter-Province Bus & Train Services
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan authorities will once again suspend Inter-Province Bus Services and Train Services with effect from Saturday (17) to the 01st of August 2021. State Minister of Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments Dilum Amunugama speaking to reporters on Friday (16) said several buses were added to service between provinces for the benefit of personnel attached to essential services, however, it was impossible to transport these passengers in accordance to the health guidelines. ‘Therefore, were compelled to impose those restrictions once again,’ he said adding that health authorities have warned that the Delta COVID variant spread is high in the Colombo District compared to other areas and there is a need to prevent it from spreading to the villages.
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July 16, 2021 12:56 UTC
Fuel shortage rumours are false: Gammanpila
July 16, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsAddressing recent speculation of a shortage of fuel in the country, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila stated today (16) that there is no truth in the rumors that there would be a scarcity of automobile fuel. Gammanpila made these clarifications via a Tweet through his official Twitter handle. “No single ship has been returned due to non-payment. These rumors are being spread by people with vested interest,” he claimed
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July 16, 2021 12:56 UTC
Liverpool's teenage sensation Mateusz Musialowski signs first professional contract
By Cian Cheesbrough For MailonlinePublished: 08:55 EDT, 16 July 2021 | Updated: 11:59 EDT, 16 July 2021Liverpool's teenage sensation Mateusz Musialowski has signed his first professional contract with the club. The 17-year-old, who has been dubbed the Polish Messi, has enjoyed an impressive season with the Reds' Under 18 side after joining from SMS Lodz in August last year. The Polish winger's stunning solo goal against Newcastle attracted attention last season and landed him the Premier League U18's Goal of the Season award. Teenager Mateusz Musialowski has signed his first professional contract with LiverpoolA statement on the club's official website confirmed Musialowski had signed on the dotted line on what the Athletic are reporting is a three-year deal to keep him in Merseyside until the summer of 2024. The forward finished the season with 12 goals and three assists in 25 appearances across all competitions.
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July 16, 2021 12:56 UTC
Protesters granted access to Presidential Secretariat
A group of protesters from the Coalition of Trade Unions and Mass Organizations Against Government Repression who staged a rally at Galle Face in Colombo today (16) were freely admitted to the Presidential Secretariat premises, The Morning learnt. This information was confirmed to The Morning by the Presidential Media Spokesman Kingsley Rathnayake. The protesters called for the immediate release of the General Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union Joseph Stalin and other trade union leaders and social activists who are being held in quarantine centres. Accordingly, the group had made their way to the Presidential Secretariat before entering it without any obstacles. Once inside, the group is said to have had discussions with officials before exiting the premises.
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July 16, 2021 12:56 UTC
Updated quarantine measures for travellers arriving from overseas
July 16, 2021 05:09 pmThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka says that fully vaccinated travellers who have not arrived from a travel restricted country and have been released from quarantine with an on arrival (Day One) negative PCR report, do not have to undergo a PCR test on day seven. Health Services today, also states that all travellers of two years and above arriving in Sri Lanka should mandatorily carry a negative Covid-19 PCR test report in English language done within 72 hours prior to embarkation. Travel related health directive Issued by DG of Health on 15th July 2021 by Ada Derana on Scribd
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July 16, 2021 12:00 UTC
20 signs you're stuck in the dark ages, according to millennials
If you use cash, stick a tissue up your sleeve, and drink dairy then you're officially stuck in the dark ages, according to millennials. Its research revealed the two biggest signs for millennials were putting a hankie up your sleeve and using cash - which came joint top with 28 per cent of the vote. Overall, the poll found that the most popular emoji, across all ages, was the laughing face crying tears of joy (45 per cent). It also reflects how younger users want to distance themselves from the 'boring' and literal way millennials communicate online, according to experts. For example, millennials use the pregnant emoji when someone is pregnant, while Gen Z use it to indicate someone is attractive.
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July 16, 2021 11:48 UTC
UK Carrier Strike Group reaches Indian Ocean region
(INDIA) The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2021, led by HMS Queen Elizabeth, has sailed into the Indian Ocean Region having recently transited the Suez Canal. Following a series of successful engagements and operations in the Mediterranean, it is now sailing East across the Indian Ocean towards India. It will then meet with ships from the Indian Navy to conduct routine maritime exercises. She leads six Royal Navy ships, a Royal Navy submarine, a US Navy destroyer and a frigate from the Netherlands in the largest concentration of maritime and air power to leave the UK in a generation. They are being jointly crewed by the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and the US Marine Corps.
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July 16, 2021 09:56 UTC
ICC men’s T20 World Cup Groups announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (16) announced the groups for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 to be hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in Oman and the United Arab Emirates from 17 October to 14 November. Eight teams will contest the first round including automatic qualifiers Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with the remaining six who booked their spot through the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019. Ireland, Netherlands and Namibia join Sri Lanka in Group A, whilst Oman, PNG and Scotland will face Bangladesh in Group B.ICC Acting Chief Executive Geoff Allardice: “We are delighted to announce the groups for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Co-hosting the World Cup will put Oman Cricket on the global stage. Vice President Emirates Cricket Board, Khalid Al Zarooni: “Understanding the current sporting climate, in such unprecedented times, Emirates Cricket congratulates the ICC, the BCCI and the respective teams on today’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 groupings’ announcement.
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July 16, 2021 09:45 UTC
Kusal Perera and Binura Fernando ‘injured’: Out of India ODIs
Following is the SLC media release:Kusal Janith PereraKusal Janith Perera will not be able to take part in the ODI and the T20I series against India owing to an injury. Binura FernandoFast bowler Binura Fernando sprained his left ankle during a practice session held yesterday (15th July, 2021). Fernando will be unavailable for the ODI series of the India tour of Sri Lanka. Kusal Perera & Binura Fernando OUT of India ODIs –Kusal Perera will not be able to take part in both ODI and T20I series vs. India owing to a right shoulder sprain. Fast-bowler Binura Fernando sprained his left ankle and will be unavailable for the ODIs.
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July 16, 2021 09:11 UTC
No10 will 'of course' look at reintroducing lockdown if Covid spread gets 'unacceptable', minister
And Britain today recorded another 48,553 Covid cases in the biggest daily surge since January. But that would not apply to travel to red list countries, which currently include India, Pakistan, Brazil and Turkey. But Boris Johnson has previously refused to red list France due to the high level of cross-Channel goods traffic that could potentially be disrupted. But that would not apply to travel to red list countries, which currently include India, Pakistan, Brazil and Turkey. But Boris Johnson has previously refused to red list France due to the high level of cross-Channel goods traffic that could potentially be disrupted.
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July 16, 2021 09:00 UTC
Sri Lanka extends shoreline cleaning by 6 more months
Sri Lanka has extended the shoreline cleaning in its western coastline for six months in the aftermath of the fire aboard a Singapore-flagged container ship that was carrying tonnes of hazardous chemicals and sank off the country’s coast two months back, marine authorities said. The Sri Lankan Navy, Air Force and the Indian Coast Guard jointly doused the fire in an operation that took days. However, the ship sank off Colombo’s coast on June 17. Sri Lanka’s marine pollution prevention authorities have been made to extend shoreline cleaning for next six months. The Indian Navy had deployed INS Sarvekshak upon a formal request from Sri Lanka to carry out a survey of the affected area to ensure the safety of navigation in the area.
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July 16, 2021 08:03 UTC
Kate Garraway reveals part of her London home has been flooded
Kate Garraway has revealed that part of her London home has been flooded after torrential rain earlier this week amid her husband Derek Draper's recovery from coronavirus. And Kate has now had her London home flooded after torrential rain in southern England. Meanwhile in Turnpike Lane, north London, people were spotted wading through the water in the streets as the heavy rain pelted down and flooded the roads. Meanwhile in Turnpike Lane, north London, people were spotted wading through the water in the streets as the heavy rain pelted down and flooded the roads. A spokesperson for the service said: 'We're asking people not to walk through or drive through the flood water.
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July 16, 2021 08:03 UTC